Description
OnFlight, located in Cincinnati Ohio, is seeking a well-rounded aviation mechanic/Assistant Director, for its Part 91/135 operation.
OnFlight, Inc, a subsidiary of a 100+ year old life insurance and financial services company, Ohio National Financial Services, and has served as the corporate flight department for more than 20 years.
OnFlight has a unified team of aviation professionals working together to provide safe, efficient, and quality transportation as a corporate flight department. Currently, OnFlight operates/manages an Embraer Phenom 300 and Praetor 500.
This position reports to the Director of Maintenance and is primarily responsible for maintaining the company aircraft as assigned in conjunction with company procedures and Federal Regulations. If outside of the Tri-state area, relocation to the Cincinnati area is required.
This is a leadership position. Succession planning provides the opportunity for the Assistant Director Position to transition into the Director of Maintenance in approximately two years.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstrating leadership, commitment and the promotion of a safe and secure operating environment as a core value
Collaborating with the Director of Maintenance and Director of Operations to ensure efficient scheduling of aircraft maintenance
Performing and documenting inspections, aircraft repair per standard maintenance program
Ensuring 100% complete and accurate records are maintained
Communicating effectively with flight crews regarding status of aircraft
Trouble shooting reported discrepancies and handling complex technical challenges
Aircraft towing, fueling, de-fueling and aircraft cleaning of exterior and interior
Coordinating the tasks involved in the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft during preflight, dispatch and post flight operations
Maintaining the upkeep and appearance of the hangar, shops, tools, specialty equipment, etc.
Providing quality maintenance, preventive maintenance and inspections to conform within the standards established by the company, Federal regulation and industry best practices achieving the highest reliability goals
Using and promoting risk management techniques in support of OnFlight\'s Safety Management System
In cooperation with the FAA, participating in OnFlight\'s ASAP program managed by the Air Charter Safety Foundation
Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with the FAA and other third party vendors
Communicating effectively and accurately with the client, vendors and other internal departments
Maintaining technical proficiency and education of aircraft and regulatory requirements
Representing OnFlight at industry events and seminars
Attending training programs as appropriate to enhance knowledge of aircraft systems, regulations, flight characteristics and other aviation related subject matter related to the equipment operated
Participating in other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations/Director of Maintenance
Why we are different
Paid time off plus paid company holidays
Profit sharing plan and 401(k)
Paid community service hours
Wellness program
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Requirements
Required
An associate\'s degree
At least five years of practical, hands-on experience with turbine category business jets
FAA Certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
Experience with Federal Aviation regulations, scheduled/unscheduled aircraft maintenance, aircraft inspection/troubleshooting, aircraft preflight and post flight inspections
Valid driver\'s licenses
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid US Passport
Team oriented and focused on attention to details
Unquestioned credibility, judgment, character and ethics
Self-educator and motivator
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays
Willingness to travel for training and supervision of aircraft maintenance
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
DOT drug testing is required
Preferred
A bachelor\'s degree
Inspector Authorization (IA)
Previous 91 Corporate / 91K / 135 / General Aviation experience
What your work environment will look like
Operating in both an indoor and outdoor environment and some confined spaces
Variable schedules with regard to both days and time of day worked
Routine use of computers of all types and interpretation of aviation flight related data
Communicating and collaborating with flight crews and service providers
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